All three cases are related to relationships between Netanyahu and his family and influential and wealthy owners of media companies, and accusations that the prime minister used these connections for personal and political benefits.
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What accusations are being leveled against Netanyahu?
Who called for Netanyahu's pardon?
What did President Trump say about the Netanyahu trial?
What are the options for pardon under Israeli law?
Netanyahu has repeatedly rejected all accusations, describing the trial as a political campaign.
Trump asked the president of Israel to pardon Netanyahu
Earlier in June 2025, US President Donald Trump called for an immediate halt to Netanyahu's trial, which he considered a “witch hunt”. Later, in early November, the American president in the Israeli parliament called on Hercog to pardon the prime minister.
– What about cigars and champagne? “Who the hell cares,” said the American president, referring to the alleged financial benefits that Netanyahu is accused of receiving.
The president has the right to pardon people convicted by Israeli courts. In special circumstances, he may also pardon a person who has not yet been convicted. This provision has been used only once in the country's history. According to the Haaretz daily, which is critical of the prime minister, pardoning Netanyahu before his conviction would involve a number of political complications and legal doubts.
